Posted to News on 15th Aug 2025, 15:00
Schneider Electric and E.ON Sign Long-Term Agreement to Accelerate the Energy Transition
Schneider Electric has announced the signing of a long-term framework agreement with E.ON, one of Europe's largest energy companies. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in the deployment of sustainable and digital-ready energy infrastructure across Europe. Schneider Electric will support E.ON's ambitious goals with its latest SF6-free medium-voltage (MV) switchgear and a suite of digital technologies.
The collaboration between Schneider Electric and E.ON is founded on a shared objective: building the energy grids of the future - grids that are sustainable, intelligent and efficient. This partnership builds on over two decades of cooperation between the two companies.
"In order to actively shape the green transformation in Germany, we are investing massively in a future-proof energy infrastructure. This long-term contract secures access to SF6-free technologies, supports standardisation and enables a cost-efficient implementation of the energy transition," said Lisbeth Buschkuhl, Chief Procurement Officer of E.ON.
The framework agreement stipulates that Schneider Electric will supply GM-AirSeT primary switchgear panels and RM-AirSeT secondary switchgear panels (Ring Main Units, RMUs) on an annual basis. Prior to the signing of the agreement, a pilot project with SF6-free gas-insulated primary switchgear (GIS) was launched at Westnetz (an E.ON subsidiary) to assess its suitability for E.ON's requirements. Schneider Electric will supply a significant portion of E.ON's primary and secondary requirements - a testament to its confidence in AirSeT's design and capabilities.
"This agreement with E.ON is a powerful example of accelerating the shift to more sustainable, digital energy infrastructure. By working with E.ON to deploy SF6-free technologies, we're not only helping satisfy new regulatory requirements - we're shaping the future of electricity in Europe," said Melton Chang, Executive Vice President of Power Systems at Schneider Electric.
Over the last 15 years, Schneider Electric has invested in the development of a comprehensive SF6-free medium voltage portfolio for secondary and primary distribution grids. The industrial centres in Regensburg (Germany) and Duna Smart Factory (Hungary) are central to delivering on this long-term contract, ensuring reliable and efficient production. In recent years, Schneider Electric has made significant investments in expanding its industrial capacity in Europe to meet the growing demand for SF6-free technologies, reinforcing the company's strategic commitment to sustainable innovation.
Through a consistent and forward-looking standardisation of key components across its German grid companies, E.ON has laid the groundwork for the deployment of next-generation switchgear - developed and manufactured in Europe. These products not only enhance the resilience and efficiency of the energy grid but also play a vital role in advancing E.ON's sustainability goals.
